Copie Express has developed this easy-to-follow guide on copying policy to address the Canadian Law on copy-righted material.

Copyrighted Works

The copyright holder has the exclusive right to reproduce or to permit someone else to reproduce their copyrighted work. Copie Express requires written permission from the copyright holder in order to reproduce any copyrighted work. For your convenience, we can provide you with a copyright permission form.

A Copyright Is ...

... a form of protection provided by Canadian laws to the authors of original works. A partial listing of authors (referred to as copyright holders) includes photographers, artists, architects, publishers, singers, writers and composers. The copyright Act gives people the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, sell, perform or display their "works" .

Notice

Mere ownership of book, written materials, paintings, photographs or copies of such items does not give the possessor the right to copy them. If you are the copyright holder, ownership and identification must be verified before Copie Express will reproduce any materials.

Copyright Law Applies To:

- Pictures, Graphics & Sculptures (e.g. photographs, cartoon characters, maps, etc.)
- Architectural Works (e.g. blueprints, etc.)
- Music and lyrics
- Literature (e.g. newspapers, magazines, cartoons, trade journals, textbooks, etc.)
- Dramatic Works (e.g. plays, screenplays, etc.)